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In Georgia, a deed of trust differs from a mortgage in that:
AGeorgia does not use mortgages or deeds of trust
BA deed of trust involves three parties: borrower, lender, and trustee✓ Correct
CA deed of trust cannot be foreclosed
DGeorgia only uses deeds of trust for commercial loans
Explanation
A deed of trust involves three parties: the borrower (trustor), the lender (beneficiary), and a neutral trustee who holds legal title until the loan is paid. Georgia uses security deeds (not standard mortgages), which function similarly.
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